Bow

From the 7.2 Rulebook section Combat, Weapons and Equipment

Arrows from a longbow do base four points of damage. Arrows from a short bow do base two points of damage. Hand Crossbow are considered short bows while two-handed crossbows are considered longbows. See the Archery section for more complete descriptions. Bows, crossbows, and arrows are considered wooden for purposes of being targeted by spells or affecting monsters.

Short Bow

The maximum limit for a bow’s pull is 35 pounds with a maximum 28-inch draw length. At close range (20 feet or less) bows must be no more than half drawn. Arrows from short bows do two points of damage to armor. A weapon in hand that is hit by an arrow is destroyed. If a bow is hit by a weapon, it is destroyed.

Long Bow

The maximum limit for a bow’s pull is 35 pounds with a maximum 28-inch draw length. At close range (20 feet or less) bows must be no more than half drawn. Arrows from longbows (any bow that has an AMO measurement of 60 inches or a physical string length of 56 inches) do four points of damage to armor. A weapon in hand that is hit by an arrow is destroyed. If a bow is hit by a weapon, it is destroyed.

Crossbow

Crossbows are limited to no more than 450 inch-pounds. Arrows from single-hand crossbows do two points of damage to armor. Arrows from two-handed crossbows (over 20 inches in length) do four points of damage to armor.

Arrow and Bolts

Arrows may never be used as a hand or melee weapon. The “point” of all arrows must have a diameter of at least 2.5 inches. An arrow scores hits like any other weapon. Arrows from short bows and single-hand crossbows do two points of damage to armor. Properly colored head covers may be used in lieu of ribbons.

Arrow Construction

Arrows are generally fragile and are often broken under the constant rigors of fighting. Arrow shafts made from graphite offer a flexibility and resilience not found in their aluminum or wooden counterparts. Wooden arrows must be taped along their entire length. All arrowheads must be removed from the arrow, and the base of the arrow at the tip must be built up with a sufficiently strong material to at least the diameter of a penny, which is used to cap the arrow. Arrows may not be drawn beyond 28 inches, and must have a stopper in place if they are longer. Arrows must have a minimum of 2 inches of closed cell foam on the tip, and it must be at least 2.5 inches in diameter. It is suggested that you also incorporate a layer of open cell foam to reduce the recoil of the arrow when it strikes a solid surface. Arrow fletching and nocks must be in good repair, and arrowheads should be checked regularly for degrading foam. All arrows must be clearly labeled with their owner’s name on the shaft. Properly colored head covers may be used in lieu of ribbons.

Who uses this weapon?

Bows are used by archers, Assassin, Barbarian, Scout and Bard using their Mimic Ability.

From more information on Arrows see the Projectiles Section.

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